Vyacheslav Nikolayevich Ivanov (Russian: Вячеслав Николаевич Иванов) (born July 30, 1938, Moscow) is known to most of the non-Russian speaking world as Vyacheslav Ivanov, was one of the most accomplished rowers of his generation. He rowed for the Soviet Union, and he won the Olympic Gold medals in the single scull at 1956 Melbourne Games, 1960 Rome Games and 1964 Tokyo Games. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ... The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were held in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia, although the equestrian events could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. ... Rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. ... The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. ... Rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. ... The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were held in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. ... Rowing at the 1964 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. ... is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Moscow (disambiguation). ... A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ... The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were held in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia, although the equestrian events could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. ... The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. ... The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were held in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. ...

Ivanov was the first man to win the single scull event three times in the Olympics. At the time, only Americans John B. Kelly, Sr. and Paul Costello and Briton Jack Beresford had won three Olympic Gold Medals in the sport of rowing (since surpassed by Steven Redgrave and others), but the single scull is generally regard as the premier event in rowing. The only other person to match Ivanov's achievement and win three Gold Medals in the single scull is Finland's Pertti Karppinen. John B. Kelly, Sr. ... Paul Costello was a triple Olympic Gold Medal winner in rowing and he was the first person to win a gold medal in the same event, the double scull (2x), at three consecutive Olympics. ... Jack Beresford, (1899-December 3, 1977) one of the most accomplished rowers of his generation, he won medals at 5 straight Olympics, which was an Olympic record in rowing (since tied by Steven Redgrave). ... Sir Stephen Geoffrey Redgrave, or less formally Steve Redgrave, (born 23 March 1962 in Marlow, England), is a British rower who won a gold medal at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000, as well as an additional bronze medal in 1988. ... Pertti Johannes Karppinen (born February 17, 1953 in Vehmaa) is a Finnish rower who is legendary for his three consecutive Olympic Gold medals in Single Sculls in 1976, 1980, and 1984. ...

Rowing career

Vyacheslav Ivanov took up the sport of rowing in 1953. By 1955, at the age of 17 years, he won the U.S.S.R. junior championships and finished third in the senior championships and beat defending Olympic single scull champion Yuri Tyukalov in the process. Yuri Tyukalov was an Olympic Champion Rower who competed for the Soviet Union. ...

In 1956, Ivanov won his first of his eleven Soviet championship. He went on to take his first European Rowing Championships in Yugoslavia. The European Rowing Championships was an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). ...

Ivanov won his first gold medal in rowing's single sculls event in 1956 Olympics as an 18 year old. He was in fourth place at the 1,500 meter mark. With only 500 meters left, he began a devastating sprint, first catching Poland's Teodor Kocerka, then American John B. Kelly, Jr. Finally, with 200 meters to go, he blew past fellow teenager Stuart Mackenzie of Australia who had led the entire race. Mackenzie had momentarily stopped rowing and according to his account Mackenzie believed that he had won the race. When Mackenzie realized his error, he was unable to regain his form. Ivanov went on to win by a 5½ seconds. The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were held in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia, although the equestrian events could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. ... John B. Kelly, Jr. ...

In both 1957, and 1958, as a prelude to the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, Mackenzie, who was now living in England, defeated Ivanov in the Diamond Challenge Sculls at the Henley Royal Regatta and at the European Rowing Championships. The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. ... A race taking place at Henley Regatta 2004 Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the river Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. ... The European Rowing Championships was an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). ...

In 1959 Ivanov won the European Rowing Championships for a second time. He also set a World best time of 6:58.8 for a 2000m single scull race -- the first person to break the seven minute barrier. The European Rowing Championships was an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). ... All records set over the international rowing distance of 2,000 m - believed to be correct as of September 2004. ...

At the 1960 Olympics, Ivanov won a second time, again with a blistering sprint, defeating East Germany's Achim Hill by 6¼ seconds to claim his second gold medal. Poland's Teodor Kocerka won the bronze medal. Australia's Stuart Mackenzie who had been Ivanov's prime competitor in 1956 withdrew because of illness, spoiling a much anticipated matchup. The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. ... Anthem Auferstanden aus Ruinen Capital East Berlin Language(s) German Government Socialist republic Head of State  - 1949 – 1960 Wilhelm Pieck  - 1960 – 1973 Walter Ulbricht  - 1973 – 1976 Willi Stoph  - 1976 – 1989 Erich Honecker  - 1989 Egon Krenz  - 1989 - 1990 Manfred Gerlach Head of Government  - 1949 – 1964 Otto Grotewohl  - 1964 – 1973 Willi Stoph...

In 1962, Ivanov won the first ever World Rowing Championship, again by rowing through the field, and defeating long time rival Stuart Mackenzie, now rowing for Great Britain, and American newcomer Seymour "Cy" Cromwell who placed third. The World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). ...

Ivanov faced the East German Hill again in the 1964 Olympics. This time he trailed Hill by 7 seconds with 500m to go, but finished so powerfully that he closed the gap and moved ahead. Ivanov made such a tremendous effort that he briefly blacked out. He regained awareness fifty meters before the finish line to find himself still in the lead and went on to win by 3.73 seconds. The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were held in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. ...

In 1966, Ivanov tasted defeat, finishing sixth and last in the finals of the World Rowing Championship. In addition to the Olympics, Ivanov won the U.S.S.R. single scull championship 11 straight years (1956-1966) and he won the European Rowing Championships 4 times.

Vyacheslav Ivanov was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1960) and two Orders of the Badge of Honor (1957 and 1965). The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. ... Order of the Badge of Honor The Order of Honor was established by a Decree of the Presidium of the (Former) USSR Supreme Soviet on December 28, 1985. ...

Legacy

As a consequence of this bizarre turn of events it has now widely accepted that with the exception of fainting, sprinting the first section of a course, returning to normal pace for the race body and then sprinting the final straight is regarded as "doing an Ivanov" or alternatively "a Russian finish," and is practiced by many international crews.

A training routine was also adapted from this form of rowing. The Ivanov Technique is practiced by some teams in the United Kingdom. As rowing is a sport usually associated with the use of sight as the primary sense, rower's are taught via this technique to rely on their other senses more by closing their eyes and still attempting to maintain a good pace and rhythm using their remaining senses and the directions given to them by their coxswain who naturally does not close his or her eyes. The coxswain (pronounced cox-ən; often called the cox) is the person in charge of a boat, particularly its navigation and steering. ...

Record

Olympics

Record at the Summer Olympics: Rowing has been contested since the 1900 Summer Olympics. ...

• 1956 Olympic Games, Gold Medal, Single Scull
• 1960 Olympic Games, Gold Medal, Single Scull
• 1964 Olympic Games, Gold Medal, Single Scull

World Rowing Championships

Record at the World Rowing Championships: The World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). ...

• 1962 Championships, Gold Medal, Single Scull
• 1966 Championships, Sixth Place, Single Scull

Henley Royal Regatta

Record at the Henley Royal Regatta: A race taking place at Henley Regatta 2004 Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the river Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. ...

• 1957 Diamond Sculls, Second Place (Lost by 4 ft to Stuart Mackenzie)
• 1958 Diamond Sculls, Second Place (Lost easily to Stuart Mackenzie)

European Rowing Championships

Record at the European Rowing Championships: The European Rowing Championships was an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). ...

• 1956 European Rowing Championships, First Place (1st), Single Scull
• 1957 European Rowing Championships, Third Place (3rd), Single Scull
• 1958 European Rowing Championships, Third Place (3rd), Single Scull
• 1959 European Rowing Championships, First Place (1st), Single Scull
• 1961 European Rowing Championships, First Place (1st), Single Scull
• 1963 European Rowing Championships, Fourth Place (4th), Single Scull
• 1964 European Rowing Championships, First Place (1st), Single Scull

External links

• Biography
• Ivanov and Karppinen